Tips For Your First Firefly Experience

Don’t be shy! This gathering is full of like-minded, open, and kind-hearted folks. Make it a point to connect with someone new and you will be glad you did.
Sharing Herbal Wisdom With Children

I taught my oldest son that plants are our friends, and that they are living, breathing, and beneficial.
Savoring Spring with Ayurvedic Intuitive Eating

As the heaviness of winter slips away you may notice your body naturally craving lighter foods. The spring season begs us to please our palates with edibles that are lower in fat, cleansing, and naturally detoxifying.
Our Founder, Natalie Bogwalker

Over 10 years, ago, Natalie Bogwalker founded the Firefly Gathering. Drawing on her experience with primitive skills, she sought to create a space for folks to share their knowledge and come together to live with the earth. Natalie has moved on from administering the Gathering, but remains a critical part of our community
Why fermentation?

Sometimes I feel as though the bacteria chose me, and not the other way around.